The Role and Duties of The Government in Providing Legal Protection for Indonesian Migrant Workers Experiencing Violence Abroad

Abstract

Legal protection for migrant workers is one of the government's main responsibilities in guaranteeing human rights and social justice. This study aims to determine the role and duties of the government in providing protection for Indonesian migrant workers who experience violence abroad. The research method used is the normative legal research method, with data collection techniques through library studies and analysis of various relevant literature. One of the main legal bases used as a reference is Law Number 18 of 2017 concerning the Protection of Indonesian Migrant Workers. The results of the study show that the government has a very strategic role in formulating regulations, conducting supervision, and providing legal and social protection services to migrant workers who have problems abroad. This protection includes assistance in resolving legal disputes, providing legal assistance, and providing temporary shelter for victims of violence. In addition, the role of Indonesian representatives abroad such as Embassies and Consulates General is an important instrument in implementing direct protection in the country of placement. This study also highlights the importance of strengthening coordination between the central and regional governments, as well as cross-sectoral cooperation involving civil society and international institutions. Effective collaboration between stakeholders is expected to create a comprehensive, sustainable, and responsive legal protection system to the dynamics of migrant worker problems. Thus, protection for Indonesian migrant workers is not only reactive, but also proactive in preventing violations of their basic rights abroad.